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Since my last nothing of importance has occurred, or that is worthy of notice except an augmentation of about twenty nine Ships and Brigs with seven or eight smaller vessels to the Enemy's Fleet ー I have not yet learned what they bring, certainly ー However, some Troops were seen landing from them yesterday, which the General who observed them took to be Artillery Men. It is not improbable that they may be some of the Guards whose dress is pretty much like that of the Artilleryー

P. S. The three Galleys you were so kind as to order have safely arrived also two from Rhode Island. With these and one that is finished here we are preparing to attempt something against the Ships aboveー